Biomedical Engineer (Program Director)

Division: Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems (ENG/CBET) Directorate: Engineering (ENG) Job Type: STEM Appointment Type: Temporary / Rotator Pay Grade/Scale: AD-04 Salary Range: $, - $, This job is open to the public

Application timeline

Date Posted: October 13, Closing date: Open until filled Formal consideration of interested applicants will begin December 1, and will continue until a selection is made.

Position Summary

The Division of Chemical, Biological, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET) in the Directorate for Engineering (ENG) at the National Science Foundation announces a nationwide search for an engineering professional to serve as program director of the Engineering of Biomedical Systems Program and to support additional activities related to engineering biology and health at the National Science Foundation.

For more information on the Engineering of Biomedical Systems Program, see .

For more information on the Engineering Biology and Health Cluster see: .

Formal consideration of applications will begin on December 1, and will continue until a selection is made.

Position Description

Program Directors have an unparalleled opportunity and responsibility to ensure NSF-funded research is at the forefront of advancing fundamental knowledge. Program Directors are responsible for extensive interaction with academic research communities and industry, as well as interaction with other Federal agencies that may lead to the development of interagency collaborations. Program Directors solicit, receive, and review research and education proposals, make funding recommendations, administer awards, and interact with research communities in related fields. They are also responsible for service to Foundation-wide activities and initiatives that, together, accomplish NSF’s strategic goals to: 1) Transform the Frontiers of Science and Engineering, 2) Stimulate Innovation and Address Societal Needs through Research and Education, and 3) Excel as a Federal Science Agency. The position requires a commitment to high standards of intellectualism and ethical conduct, a considerable breadth of interest, receptivity to new ideas, a strong sense of fairness, good judgment, and a high degree of personal integrity.

The position recruited under this announcement will be filled under the following appointment option(s):

Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Assignment: Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment with a Federal agency include employees of State and local government agencies or institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, and other eligible organizations in instances where such assignments would be of mutual benefit to the organizations involved. Initial assignments under IPA provisions may be made for a period up to two years, with a possible extension for up to an additional two-year period. The individual remains an employee of the home institution and NSF provides the negotiated funding toward the assignee's salary and benefits. Initial IPA assignments are made for a one-year period and may be extended by mutual agreement.

Applications will be accepted from U.S. Citizens. Recent changes in Federal Appropriations Law require Non-Citizens to meet certain eligibility criteria to be considered. Therefore, Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this to their application. Non-Citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered eligible. Non-Citizens are not eligible for positions requiring a security clearance.

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order on Requiring Coronavirus Disease Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

Qualified applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field of engineering plus, after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research, research administration or managerial experience pertinent to the position.

The position requires a broad knowledge of the relevant disciplinary areas of the Division of Chemical, Biological, Environmental and Transport Systems and knowledge of the general scientific community. Experience working within a team environment and some administrative skills involving budgets and people are needed. Appointees are expected to function effectively within their specific program and as members of crosscutting and interactive teams. Skills in multidisciplinary research are highly desirable.

Should you be interested in this position, please email a current CV and a cover letter that describes how your background relates explicitly to the program objectives of the Engineering of Biomedical Systems Program, vision for activities or program development within the Engineering of Biomedical Systems Program, your availability time frame and reasons for interest in an IPA position at NSF, your prior experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment, and experience in supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We also welcome your nominations of suitable candidates and ask that you share this announcement with potentially interested colleagues.

Vacancy Contact:

Steve Peretti, Program Director
Division of Chemical, Biological, Environmental and Transport Systems
Directorate for Engineering
National Science Foundation
Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA